# South Africa Gautrain modernization and concession

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/south-africa-gautrain-modernization-and-concession
> Updated: 2026-10-04T11:37:59.000Z. Sources: 9. Developments: 2.

The Sihamba Sonke Mobility (SSM) consortium has secured a 15-year concession to operate South Africa’s Gautrain transit network, a public-private partnership running from 2026 through 2041. The deal was facilitated through African Infrastructure Investment Managers (AIIM) via its IDEAS Managed Fund, in a joint venture with Motseng Investment Holdings.

As part of an approximately 800 million euro modernization program, Alstom will serve as a strategic industrial partner. The initiative includes upgrading digital signaling, communication, and maintenance systems. Additionally, Alstom will manufacture eight new four-carriage trains at its Ubunye facility in Gauteng, increasing the total fleet from 24 to 32 units. This local manufacturing is intended to support domestic skills development, job creation, and efficient maintenance.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-04: Alstom to manufacture eight new trains for South Africa’s Gautrain

Alstom will manufacture eight new trains for South Africa’s Gautrain as part of an €800 million, 15-year modernization contract involving signaling and infrastructure upgrades.

8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/alstom-to-manufacture-eight-new-trains-for-south-africas-gautrain

### 2026-09-30: Gautrain secures 15-year concession and 800 million euro modernization

The Sihamba Sonke Mobility consortium has secured a 15-year Gautrain concession in South Africa, backed by an 800 million euro modernization program involving Alstom.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/gautrain-secures-15-year-concession-and-800-million-euro-modernization

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